Police arrested Albert Torres, 31, on Friday, December 6th, after he was caught shooting wild hogs at a truck stop in Laredo, Texas.
The scene: The event unfolded around noon at the Flying J truck stop, located at 1011 Beltway Parkway. Officers arrived after receiving reports of gunfire.
- Torres was found shooting from his pickup truck in the parking lot. He admitted to firing at the hogs.
- He claimed to have the truck stop manager's permission. However, this didn't prevent his arrest.
What else: During the arrest, police discovered Torres had a vape pen containing THC. This added to his legal troubles.
- Charges against him include unlawful carrying of a weapon, discharging a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance.
The incident highlights yet another unusual event at truck stops, leading to the arrest and charged for multiple offenses, reported KGNS.
The bottom line: Torres is currently facing multiple charges, but no injuries were reported during the incident.